Olivia vs. Sophia: which name is older?
The average Olivia is 18 and the average Sophia is 16, so Olivia is the older name, by about 2 years.
Olivia
Sophia
When was each name popular?
Sophia peaked first, in 2012 (in the early 2010s). Olivia peaked in 2014, 2 years later.
Which name is more common?
There are about 540,000 Olivias and about 420,000 Sophias alive in the US, so there are about 30% more Olivias than Sophias.
Boys or girls?
Both are girls' names: over 99% of living Olivias and over 99% of living Sophias are women.
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Olivia or Sophia: questions
Which is older, Olivia or Sophia?
The average Olivia is 18 and the average Sophia is 16, so Olivia is the older name, by about 2 years.
How old is the average Olivia?
The average Olivia in the US is 18; half of all living Olivias are between 9 and 24.
How old is the average Sophia?
The average Sophia in the US is 16; half of all living Sophias are between 9 and 20.
Which is more common, Olivia or Sophia?
There are about 540,000 Olivias and about 420,000 Sophias alive in the US, so there are about 30% more Olivias than Sophias.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this